Samuel May Williams
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member jhuoni
N 29° 17.588 W 094° 48.697
15R E 324033 N 3241825
Located in the back, close to Ave L, and to the left, in the Broadway Cemeteries. The Atlas says it is in City Cemetery, but that may not be correct.
Waymark Code: WMYTTZ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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A slab in front of his memoriam reads:


Grand Master of Masons In Texas
December 19, 1839 to December 8, 1840
Marker Number: 11595

Marker Text:

In memory of
SAMUEL MAY WILLIAMS
Born in Providence, R. I.
October 4, 1795
Died in Galveston, Texas
September 13, 1858

His wife
SARAH SCOTT WILLIAMS
Born in Kentucky
December 7, 1807
Died in Galveston, Texas
August 31, 1860

Erected by the State of Texas

REVERSE

Intimate Friend of Stephen F. Austin and
Secretary of Austin's Colony
Pioneer Banker
Bearer of Important Commissions
Commercially the Influential Citizen of Texas.
Colony, Republic, State
Who Served Patriotically and Efficiently
Throughout Years of Self-Sacrifice.
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